Chinese unmounted scroll painting of an abstract floral scene. Earthy tone pigments create a beautiful contrast. Red artist stamp of Wang Zhonghe (born 1946), who held a recent exhibition in Saudi Arabia.
Size: (entire scroll) 46.5" H, 25" W (artwork only) 38.5" H x 19" W
Art Nouveau clear glass decanter with silver overlay. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, ca 1920. Oval bowl with flat foot, cylindrical neck, and everted rim. Ball stopper with conical mount, spool neck, and short plug. Dense ornament with stylized leaves in whiplash frames overlapping with intersecting lines. Stylistically transitional incorporating both the curvilinear and geometric. Scrolled cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Foot in silver collar as are neck and rim...
Souvenir cup and saucer made in England by Johnson Brothers, c 1960. Transfer printed in dark brown with a picture of Manhattan and Empire State Building, highlighted with blue skies. Diameter of saucer "4½/ 11,5 cm, height of cup "2¼/ 5,5 cm. Condition: fine.
Offered is a very difficult to find, hand-carved and hand-painted, ice fishing FISH DECOY from the 1940s era.
This wonderful folk art decoy was recently acquired from the collection of an 81 year old Kansas collector who stated that the decoy originated in Montana.
Expertly carved and painted to simulate an actual Perch fish, this beauty quite closely reflects the real thing!
In fact, this charmer has some subtle signs of having once been an actual working decoy as evidenced by the lig...
Chinese scholar rock of an over hanging ying stone, mounted on a carved Suzhou rosewood stand with five cabriole legs and an undulating stretcher. The base is decorated in high relief of lingzhi fungus and swirling clouds. Gongshi, also known as scholar's rocks, are naturally occurring or shaped rocks, which are traditionally appreciated by scholars. Gongshi rocks can be any color and contrasting colors are not uncommon...
An Uzbek mafrash panel from northern Afghanistan, mid to late 20th century. Silk embroidery in cross stitch, measuring 16 1/4 x 40 1/4 inches (41.3 cm x 102.2 cm). Condition: Excellent. The reverse side of this textile is lined in purple silk with an ikat hem.
A rare commemorative white porcelain cup produced by the Fukagawa Arita Company (purveyors to the Imperial Family) inscribed in gold with “A toast to Prince Akihito & Princess Michiko 1959.” The rim is gilt and below it is the gold Japanese Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal. The chrysanthemum flower is also the symbol of Japan and of longevity and rejuvenation...
A silver American made Sommelier cup, circa 1960, measuring 5” in width. no hallmarks but tests sterling QUILLEN ESTATE
Indian Hindu 18-19thc Bronze Nandi Incense or Joss stick holder . Rare piece well sculpted with a nice verdigris . H 4.25" d 3"
Doric was produced by Jeannette Glass from 1935 to 1938. Offered here is the sugar & creamer set in excellent condition. The sugar bowl includes the lid - hard to find them together! Price is for the set. See my other listings for more in this pattern.
A Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced BonBon Dish. Oval shaped, and from the 1940's. The dimensions are 8" x 5" x 2" and the weight is 4.5 Troy ounces. Excellent condition, no monogram.
A convincing replica of a shell by the master Alfredo Barbini in crystal and pink lattimo, with a soft veil of gold dust on both interior and exterior. The luminescence on the interior of the piece with its dusting of gold give the shell an authentic look. In flawless condition, 8"x6"x3", unmarked.
A large shinto shrine constructed in the style based on the Grand Shrine of Ise. This type of construction for small shrines is often used by the local residents in Ise. The shrine contains fine details in the woodwork and brass fittings fit for a deity. Age: 20th century. Size: height 23.75" width 19" length 36"
Paden City Glass Company made this bunny. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
Paden City Glass Company made Gazebo in the 1930's. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.
2 pairs available
Impressive Aztec or Inca design ceramic brooch from around 1950, turquoise and gilt glazed. Distance between the wing tips "2 ¼ / 5.5 cm. Security clasp. Condition: fine
Royal Doulton Gentleman from Williamsburg HN 2227
This stately gentleman from Williamsburg
takes a moment to relax.
Issued 1960-83
6 1/4" Tall
15.9 cm.
Excellent Condition
Retail $275
Ohara Koson
Goose and reeds
Size: O-tanzaku. Approximately 14.5 x 7.5 inches.
Date: ca. 1900s-23.
Bears Koson signature and seal.
Publisher: Daikokuya (111).
Reference: K11.9 in Crows, Cranes and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson (Reigle Newland).
Condition: Excellent. Pencil number on back.
Provenance: The Bedford, NY estate of Eleanor Jay and Arthur Iselin. Eleanor Jay was a descendant of United States founding father, John Jay...